Students Blast York University’s Board
of Governors Meeting in Surprise Disruption for Democracy

What: Surprise Protest at York University’s Board of Governors Meeting

When: Monday, September 30, 3:00pm

Where: York University’s Kaneff Tower, fifth floor, 4700 Keele Street

Who: Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University (SAIA York) and supporters/allies

Visuals: Students causing major disruption to board meeting; loud chanting; megaphones; signs; banners; disruption of business

After receiving an official rejection of meaningful dialogue from York University president, Mamdouh Shoukri, protesters have gathered at York University’s Board of Governors meeting to demand the reversal of sanctions against their club and trespass notice against a York alumnus. In response to a peaceful protest in March 2013 demanding divestment from weapons manufacturing corporations responsible for the oppression and murder of students’ families in Palestine and elsewhere, the York University administration revoked the official student club status of SAIA, issued a trespass notice to a York alumnus, and sent threatening letters of warning to several student leaders from different clubs. Protesters are also demanding that University policies be amended to be more compatible with values of freedom of expression and assembly, in accordance with the recommendations of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Ontario Civil Liberties Association, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers.

Source: Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University (SAIA York)

Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University

Students Against Israeli Apartheid at York University (SAIA York) is part of the global campaign for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against the state of Israel until it complies with its obligations under international law.